Central Africa (African Union) vs United States: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Central Africa (African Union)
11.74
in 2020
United States
8.26
in 2020
Central Africa (African Union) rank
103rd
United States rank
102nd
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Central Africa (African Union)
- United States
How they compare
Central Africa (African Union) currently reports 11.74 against 8.26 in United States, a difference of 3.48.
That makes Central Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.4 times United States's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Central Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 103rd and United States ranks 102nd of 156 groups.
Central Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa (African Union) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.11 | 7.96 | 5.16 | Central Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 12.17 | 8.18 | 3.99 | Central Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 11.74 | 8.26 | 3.48 | Central Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Central Africa (African Union) or United States?
- Central Africa (African Union), at 11.74 against 8.26 in United States as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Central Africa (African Union) and United States?
- 3.48, with Central Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and United States?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Central Africa (African Union) and United States rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 103rd and United States ranks 102nd of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.